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• employee and manufacturing basically equates to about 11 to $12,000 pay raise, which is a huge, huge game
• That's an area where we're like, and it could be because, again, we're we're coming into this game long
• I mean, these other this game long, long after Wisconsin. I mean, these other states.
• And you know, if you if you don't get your digital game together as a supplier, you're not going to be
• from industry leaders so that you can give us ideas of of. >> Of how to improve, you know, the the interaction

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• People will go through Evolv machines, which are very similar, if anyone's been to a Twins game.
• been<00:10:23.360> to<00:10:23.440> a<00:10:23.600> Twins<00:10:24.000> game
• <00:10:24.880> Uh if anyone's been to a Twins game. Uh if anyone's been to a Twins game.
• You go to a Twins game, you're going to go through screening.
• We are looking ahead to the future of the document and making it more of a web-based, interactive document

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program opened the 2026 Senate session with tributes to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and others lost or injured during the interim, including Senator John Hoffman, who returned to the floor after surviving an attack. Senators repeatedly framed the session around courage, grief, civil discourse, and a commitment to govern despite heightened fear and political violence. The Capitol itself has changed in response, with locked doors, new security systems, more law enforcement presence, and new visitor guidelines. A major segment focused on Capitol security. Senator Bonnie Westlin said the Axtell report, commissioned by the Department of Public Safety, was the basis for new screening measures and identified weapon screening as the top priority. She said the goal is to create a safer perimeter for members, staff, and the thousands of annual visitors, while keeping access workable through single entry points and Evolv screening machines. She also discussed Senate restrictions on guns in the gallery, possible future legislation to ban guns on the Capitol complex, encrypted badges, internal access controls, and behavioral threat assessments. She noted some recommendations will require funding, with the Department of Administration seeking about $41 million. The program also highlighted the Senate fiscal review, described as a nonpartisan summary of the enacted budget that is being moved toward a more interactive web format. Another segment featured Senator Eric Lucero on affordable housing and home ownership. He said the Minnesota Housing workforce and affordable home ownership program is intended to increase owner-occupied housing supply, but argued that 123 homes built statewide is not enough to address the shortage. Lucero blamed regulation and permitting delays for higher costs, said Minnesota homes can cost $50,000 to $150,000 more than comparable homes in neighboring states, and said he will continue pushing for regulatory rollbacks to make home ownership more attainable.

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• There's no competition there, so they own the game. Oh, Mr.
• Access has stepped up its game, but I believe we do need to take in more bidders, more transparency,
• So if you want to play in their game, you have to comply with their rules, but nothing said like Mr..
• "So if you want to play in their game, you have to comply with their rules, but nothing said like Mr.
• "I'm sure you've heard that the precious six that could knock some of them right out of the game."

Bills: HB2775, HB2874, HB2940, HB4014, HB4067, HB4115, HCM2010, HCR2051

Keywords: international organizations, government resources, public institutions, Arizona Board of Regents, foreign adversaries, campaign finance, contributions, termination statements, reporting, penalties, electoral processes, healthcare, public benefits, eligibility verification, fraud prevention, Medicaid, SNAP, transparency, accountability, state land

Summary: The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs, and Elections heard several election, health care, and sovereignty-related measures. HB 4115 and mirror resolution HCR 2051 would extend existing statewide rules for paid petition circulators and initiative/referendum disclosures to municipal and county measures, including badge/display requirements for paid circulators and disclosure of expenditures and revenue sources. Speaker Montenegro and supporters framed the bills as transparency and anti-out-of-state influence reforms; the committee recommended HB 4115 do pass by 5-2 and HCR 2051 by 4-3. The committee also considered HCM 2010, urging Congress to repeal the Seventeenth Amendment and return selection of U.S. senators to state legislatures. Sponsor Rep. Powell argued it would restore state sovereignty and accountability, while other members raised concerns about direct democracy, deadlock, and the need for broader public support. The memorial failed on a 3-3-1 vote after a present vote was recorded, despite some members expressing sympathy for the concept. HB 2940 proposed major changes to AHCCCS and DES eligibility verification and procurement, including expanded data checks, a unified eligibility rules engine, new contracting concepts, and a fixed benefit price list. The sponsor said the bill was intended to increase competition, transparency, and fiscal discipline; AHCCCS testified neutrally, noting it already uses many data matches but would need additional work and costs for some provisions, while health plan representatives opposed the bill as a major operational shift that could limit negotiated rates. The committee recommended the bill do pass 4-3. HB 2874, which would ease termination-statement requirements and penalties for committees that never raised money, passed unanimously 7-0. HB 467, requiring inactive-voter status information to appear in precinct registers, signature rosters, or e-poll books, was amended to change a mandatory “shall” to permissive “may” and then passed 5-2. Finally, HB 2775, as amended, would bar state and higher-education participation in implementing international-organization rules or agreements; after removing rulemaking authority for ABOR and adding a higher-education review process, it passed 4-3. The committee then adjourned.

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• reimbursement grants to include pornography or obscene material, political advertising, casino-type video games
• traditional media services such as television and commercials, as well as digital media, such as video games
• Visual effects, video game, extended reality, and other moving image productions the opportunity to receive
• That will be a major, major game-changer. So, I just have to ask everyone to think about it.
• I've gotten to interact with these students and know firsthand that they are now working at Out of Order

Bills: SB22, SB 22

Keywords: Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, youth camp, summer camp, camp safety, emergency operations plan, emergency preparedness, evacuation drill, camp staff training, volunteer training, camper safety, lost camper, natural disaster, fire safety, mass casualty

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• If a crime happens in the middle of the night, you know, a woman got killed at a game, gas station in
• HB 2929 by Diallo relating to the training of a peace officer interacting with persons with autism spectrum
• voters of Texas for approval authorizing the legislature strictly regularly and authorized casino gaming
• by General Alani established certain requirements for such laws in position of a tax. some casino gaming
• and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operation.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They're joining us in hopes of gaining a greater insight into the legislative process by interacting
• Game, one of our own was honored as hero of the game, not because of their service in the Senate but

Bills: SB1238, SB1277, SB1304, SB1378, SB1423, SB1484, SB1501, SR32, SB1502, SB1721, SB1735, SB1832, SB1847, SB1859, SB1876, SB2170, SB2182

Keywords: domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration

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• It can be used for good things like social interaction, learning, and creativity.
• this specific definition entirely, opting instead to expand and clarify the general definition of game-like
• How would this bill impact games and devices that are 100% skill-based? Right.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• And so I made a purpose to go down to be able to watch their game as they punched this top team in the
• With one minute remaining in the game, a penalty was called within the penalty box, and these champions
• There is an opportunity if you want to interact with them in room 317. They'll be there until 3:30.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.

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• And there it talks about how those monies are to be spent: the 2 and a half million coming from uh Game
• And there it talks about how those monies are to be spent: the 2 and a half million coming from uh Game
• <00:14:38.560> u<00:14:40.000> coming<00:14:40.240> from<00:14:40.480> game
• <00:14:40.639> and<00:14:40.800> fish coming from u coming from game and fish coming
• from u coming from game and fish and<00:14:41.440> 2.5<00:14:42.399> from<00:14:42.880

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• dedication shows in every u interaction dedication shows in every u interaction she<00:56:51.359
• And we know how important literacy is because it literally is a game changer.
• And we know how important literacy is because it literally is a game changer.
• And we know how important literacy is because it literally is a game changer.
• And we know how important literacy is because it literally is a game changer.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This investment in CACs was a game changer for child abuse victims in New Hampshire and supported various
• This investment in CACs was a game changer for child abuse victims in New Hampshire and supported various
• This investment in CACs was a game changer for child abuse victims in New Hampshire and supported various
• In the last biennium budget cycle, this investment in CACs was a game changer for child abuse victims
• uh that does not have any interaction uh that does not have any interaction with<01:34:47.320>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Whether a student is in a gym, on a football field, or attending an away game, the goal is the same:
• Section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code relating to two organizations conducting charitable gaming
• Section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code relating to two organizations conducting charitable gaming
• subsidiaries, partnerships, and organizations; the benefits and detriments of licensed charitable gaming
• organizations; and the interaction between gaming manufacturers and distributors and licensees.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.

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• In Massachusetts, girls were physically injured during a basketball game, forcing the team to forfeit
• My dissertation is focused on the interaction of gender, queerness, and athletics.
• We have seen an increase in adults stalking young athletes from game to game or meet to meet, following
• I am not here to play games.
• I have to say, I love it when she has a game or a practice.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• fair share, and so it quit going to the Twins game.
• share, and so it quit going to the Twins game.
• share, and so it quit going to the Twins game.
• share, and so it quit going to the Twins game.
• them to be a very good way to interact them to be a very good way to interact with<02:28:43.240>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Only about 2% of children in married-parent households have witnessed violent interactions between parents
• their focus from child safety to creating fear and forcing children into unsafe or traumatizing interactions
• This is about the therapist and the child; that is the focus of the interaction. That just seems...
• Most minor trafficking victims have multiple interactions with CPS before, during, and after their trafficking
• I'm hoping to get home to watch the basketball game. Thank you for being all dressed up. Thank you.

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• Probably the end game will be a mixture.
• And so all of those are interconnected back to the Internet so that cloud systems can interact back to
• we asked, and it was really hard to get data on, and we didn't get a lot of feedback on, was the interaction
• single sign-on definitely exists within agencies, making it easier for the employees of agencies to interact
• That is something that's on the roadmap; it's something we've recognized as important to be able to interact

Summary: The subcommittee first heard a panel on state cloud modernization efforts after canceling an LBR on the Department of Corrections’ OBIS project because the presentation materials were not submitted on time. Florida Digital Service, the Northwest Regional Data Center, and several agencies described how the state is assessing and migrating applications to cloud environments under the cloud-first policy. Northwest explained its 2023 cloud readiness assessment of 890 applications from 24 agencies, the criteria used to rate readiness and risk, and its recommendation to tackle lower-risk applications first. Agency updates covered the Department of Corrections’ modernization of 98 legacy applications tied to OBIS and cloud-native infrastructure, the Department of Elder Affairs’ Microsoft Power Platform modernization, the Department of Health’s health management and child protection systems, and FDOT’s large cloud program for transportation systems. Members repeatedly asked about costs, data ownership, disaster recovery, single sign-on, security tools, and whether cloud migration actually saves money; presenters generally said the focus is more on modernization, resilience, and efficiency than immediate savings, and that cost analyses are often application-specific rather than enterprise-wide. The discussion also covered governance and architecture questions. Florida Digital Service said agencies remain responsible for their own databases and cloud tenants, while FLDS provides advice and an enterprise architecture framework; it does not have statutory oversight over most projects, except for OBIS project oversight due to its size. Northwest said it is acting as a cloud broker for some agencies and is consolidating Azure and AWS payer tenants to seek better pricing, but agencies still make system-by-system decisions based on business needs, risk, latency, and total cost of ownership. Members raised concerns about fragmented data structures, the lack of a complete statewide application inventory, and the need for better interoperability and enterprise standards. Several agencies said disaster recovery is built into their cloud plans, and FDOT and Corrections described ongoing efforts to keep systems current through core platforms, training, and ongoing support. In the second half of the meeting, the Department of State presented two new technology requests. Secretary Byrd described the SunBiz corporate registry system as a 34-year-old platform supporting more than 3.5 million business entities and generating over $575 million in annual general revenue. He said the department had already virtualized the legacy hardware after earlier modernization efforts failed and is now seeking $800,000 recurring for password protection and $5 million nonrecurring to continue procurement for a replacement system. The department also presented the Florida Voter Registration System modernization request, noting that the current system is outdated and requires manual workarounds for some statutory changes. The department requested $2.4948 million nonrecurring and $44,000 recurring to procure a modernized FVRS solution, and staff said the feasibility study recommended a hybrid approach. Members asked about the study’s findings and about creating a database for voter eligibility information for returning citizens; the department said that would require data sharing with all 67 clerks of court and other entities such as DOC.

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• And that assessment is an observation-based program assessment and evaluates the quality of interactions
• And that assessment is an observation-based program assessment and evaluates the quality of interactions
• developed and released to school districts through our partnership with the Florida Center for Interactive
• developed and released to school districts through our partnership with the Florida Center for Interactive
• And I think that alone, along with the other supports that are being talked about, changes the game when

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee held its first interim meeting, took roll, and established a quorum. Members introduced themselves, many noting backgrounds in education, school boards, local government, or parenting, and Chair Jenna Persons-Mulicka outlined the committee’s goal of building the fiscal year 2025-26 Pre-K-12 budget. She also reviewed the fiscal year 2024-25 education budget, noting that the Pre-K-12 portion totals about $21 billion, with the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) as the largest driver, along with major funding for VPK, school readiness, and school recognition. She explained that federal COVID relief funds have ended and that recent school choice legislation has affected budget structure. Commissioner Manny Diaz and department leaders then gave overviews of their divisions. Diaz highlighted Florida’s education rankings, record graduation rate, progress monitoring, expanded school choice participation, charter school growth, and teacher salary investments, while emphasizing a focus on literacy, math, and early learning. Carrie Miller described the Division of Early Learning’s school readiness and VPK programs, their funding, eligibility, accountability systems, and the importance of kindergarten readiness. Paul Burns outlined the Division of Public Schools’ work on educator quality, literacy, standards, certification, family outreach, federal programs, and school improvement. Suzanne Pridgen reviewed finance and operations functions, including budget management, FEFP calculations, grants, procurement, transportation, and emergency management. Adam Emerson described parental choice programs, including scholarships, charter schools, schools of hope, virtual education, and home education. Darren Norris detailed the Office of Safe Schools’ responsibilities for risk assessments, compliance inspections, threat management, grants, and training created after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy. Members asked questions about several issues, including whether the Safe Schools office recommends changes to the school safety grant distribution formula, whether early learning eligibility should shift from federal poverty level to state median income, how scholarship payments are verified to avoid funding students who return to public school, and whether daily attendance systems could improve funding accuracy. Other questions addressed hurricane-related survey disruptions, VPK provider reimbursement rates and instructional hours, teacher salary increases, school start time costs, and how voucher schools handle IEP accommodations. Department officials generally said some issues remain under review, supported moving school readiness eligibility to SMI, noted that scholarship and enrollment data are cross-checked and adjusted when needed, and said progress monitoring now helps schools support mobile students. On school safety, officials said exemptions are allowed in statute for some items but not for classroom doors, and that district-specific conditions matter. No votes were taken and no formal actions were reported beyond receiving presentations and discussion.

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• and others, Senate Bill 418, a bill to be entitled an act relating to law enforcement officer interactions
• my Senate companion to my House bill, which requires law enforcement to have training on how to interact
• And it's a very different experience interacting with the court system where you have a family member
• does not always have to be tied to someone else's failure, and doesn't always have to be a zero-sum game
• And I was actually at the state game when we beat the school from Jacksonville. Rep.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• It is very important that every single time we interact with the family, we are fully documenting that
• On slide 10, this is a graphic just to show the interaction we have with our other state partners as
• This graphic shows the interaction we have with our other state partners as well as our managed care
• everyone who's participating in this comes to the table in good faith, that they're not trying to game
• depend on people of good faith coming to the table honestly and with a clear heart, not trying to game

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• you, Representative You're just<00:09:04.160> playing<00:09:04.440> a<00:09:04.520> game
• just playing a game, Mr. Chair. just playing a game, Mr. Chair.
• >> Yeah,<00:09:05.600> playing<00:09:05.960> a<00:09:06.000> game.
• >> Yeah, playing a game. >> Yeah, playing a game.
• of expansive, expensive, untargeted way that will address one part of one of the many complex, interacting

Bills: HF495, HF4321, HF3902, HF4161, HF3755

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit